- 1. Parable of the Sower, written by Octavia E. Butler, is a powerful and thought-provoking science fiction novel set in a dystopian future America characterized by climate chaos, social inequality, and relentless violence. The story follows Lauren Olamina, a young woman with hyperempathy, a condition that allows her to feel the pain and emotions of others as if they were her own. Living in a walled neighborhood in Los Angeles, Lauren navigates a world where lawlessness reigns outside the walls, and survival is a day-to-day struggle. When her community is destroyed, she sets out on a perilous journey northward, meeting a diverse group of companions along the way. As they travel, Lauren develops and spreads a new belief system called Earthseed, which emphasizes change and adaptability as core tenets. The narrative explores themes of resilience, community, and the human capacity for both destruction and compassion, making it an urgent reflection on contemporary issues such as environmental degradation, social collapse, and the search for hope in a bleak world. Butler's masterful storytelling and rich character development invite readers to contemplate the future of humanity and the potential for both individual and collective transformation.
Who is the main protagonist of 'Parable of the Sower'?
A) Asha Olamina
B) Lauren Olamina
C) Keith Olamina
D) Travis Olamina
- 2. What unique condition does Lauren have?
A) Amnesia
B) Telepathy
C) Insomnia
D) Hyperempathy
- 3. What is the name of the philosophy Lauren develops?
A) Earthseed
B) Neptune's Whisper
C) Shaped by Fire
D) The Way of Water
- 4. What does 'God is Change' signify in Earthseed?
A) Embracing change as a fundamental truth
B) A rejection of technology
C) A call for violence
D) A demand for stability
- 5. How does Lauren’s hyperempathy affect her in the story?
A) She cannot feel emotions
B) She feels the pain of others intensely
C) She has prophetic dreams
D) She can read minds
- 6. Where does Lauren live at the beginning of the story?
A) In a city apartment
B) In a seaside town
C) In a walled community in Los Angeles
D) In a rural farm
- 7. Who is Lauren's father?
A) Walter Olamina
B) Reverend Olamina
C) Matthew Olamina
D) Keith Olamina
- 8. What kind of society does Lauren encounter outside her community?
A) Isolated and peaceful
B) Safe and welcoming
C) Chaotic and dangerous
D) Orderly and structured
- 9. What disaster has led to the societal collapse in the novel?
A) Climate change and economic collapse
B) Nuclear war
C) Viral pandemic
D) Alien invasion
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